What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Engineer position at The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.?
Department: Transportation
Location: Mansfield, OH
Compensation: $69,000 - $101,000 / year
The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is a people focused, award-winning, full-service consulting firm that offers a wide array of services including civil and geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, planning, landscape architecture, agriculture, surveying and construction support. Our talented staff of professionals deliver integrated planning, design, engineering and construction solutions to our clients from our offices throughout Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, West Virginia and Alabama.
Drive the Future of Transportation with MSG
The Mannik & Smith Group (MSG) continues to grow — and we’re excited to add a Transportation Engineer to our Mansfield, OH team! This is an excellent opportunity for a junior to mid-level engineer to work on a diverse range of roadway and aviation projects while learning from experienced professionals and building a rewarding career in transportation engineering.
That investment in your growth is backed by more than good intentions: this role comes with a guaranteed seat in Blueprint, our new early career leadership program for engineers looking to grow beyond the typical entry-level experience. Over six months, you'll take part in a hands-on curriculum covering professional development, business acumen, and project delivery — including case studies, simulations, and role-play exercises — covering topics like project economics, communication, and leadership fundamentals. It all wraps up with an in-person capstone event where you'll present your work and map out your goals for the year ahead.
Your Future Starts With A Plan.
Key Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
- As a Transportation Engineer, you’ll play a key role in designing, analyzing, and developing transportation infrastructure projects that improve how communities move and connect. You will:
- Support senior engineers and project managers in preparing transportation design plans for state, municipal, commercial, industrial, and residential projects — all within a 3D digital environment.
- Perform and review design calculations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable standards.
- Contribute to the development of design packages, including roadway geometry, drainage, grading, and plan preparation.
- Assist with early project phases, including feasibility studies, permitting, and cost estimating.
- Support aviation projects, contributing to runway and airfield design and analysis.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
- 3 years of relevant engineering experience
- Successful completion of the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam
- Experience working with OpenRoads Designer
- Familiarity with ODOT Design Standards
- A strong attention to detail, problem-solving mindset, and eagerness to grow your technical and project management skills
The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.
Included benefits are as follows:
- 401(k) w/ company match
- Health insurance w/ HSA option, Vision, Dental, Life
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Catalytic Coaching - Employees draft a development plan aimed at improving contributions in their current job and increasing the potential for other opportunities. MSG is all about bringing out the best in people at work!
Salary : $69,000 - $101,000